How to Send Money to Other Banks Using a Japan Post Bank ATM (With Pictures)
Japan Post Bank, known as “Yucho Ginko” in Japanese, is well known amongst the foreign community in Japan…
A Guide to Japan’s Amazing Tax Exemption Scheme for Investment by Individuals
In many countries, capital gains made by individuals are taxable, and with a hefty rate at that. Interestingly, Japan has a special system in place which allows tax-free investments and in some cases even tax deductions. What is the reasoning behind such a system? How could you benefit from it after making an investment? Let's find out together!
A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Japan
Money left in the bank is money that is losing value. If you have excess cash sitting around, it's always good to invest it. Not only do you beat inflation, but you can potentially grow that money as well. Living in Japan, you don't have to settle for overseas brokerages and remitting currency. Rather, using the following brokerages, you can invest your hard-earned yen right here and now.
Getting a Credit Card in Japan as a Foreigner
Getting a credit card as a foreigner living in Japan can be tricky! This article will introduce some easy-to-get Japanese credit cards as well as give some tips on how to make your application more likely to succeed!
Ways to Save on Movie Tickets, Karaoke, and More in Japan
Moving to Japan can be expensive, so it’s no wonder that many new residents in Japan try to…
How to Shop Smart and Save Money at Japanese Stores
As soon as you arrive in Japan, you’re in for some major expenses, like renting a house, buying…
A Guide to Japanese Banking for Foreigners, From Opening to Closing an Account
Whether you’re a student or office worker, anyone starting their new life in Japan will most likely require…
Get Your Hands on Regional Specialties from All Over Japan with This Complete Guide to the Hometown Tax!
What if we told you that for as little as 2,000 yen, you can get meat, rice, seasonal…
Use Your My Number Card to Collect MyNaPoints, and Get Up to 5,000 Yen!
Have you heard about MyNaPoints? You may know about the My Number Card and cashless payments in general,…